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Proposed bill in New York state could allow backdoor access for law enforcement, threatens fines for non-compliance

Let the arguments begin. A new bill proposed in New York could require that all phone manufacturers be required to implement a way for law enforcement agencies to access and decrypt user devices. This bill is somewhat similar to the Investigatory Powers Bill currently being debated in the UK, which Apple has voiced its opposition […]

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Apple releases iOS 9.0.2 update

It’s not the biggest iOS update in the world, but it might make a difference. On Wednesday, Apple released iOS 9.0.2. The update, a 71.8 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Fixes an issue with the setting to turn on or off app cellular data usage. – Resolves an issue that prevented […]

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This is Nifty: YourMoji allows for custom emoji creation from any image file

Jason pointed this out and it looks interesting. ScStan LLC’s YourMoji allows users to create and edit emojis and stickers directly from your iOS device. Once created, the emojis can be sent via any social media and messaging app, including iMessage, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter.

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Apple releases iOS 8.3 update

It’s a day of muchos updates for OS X and iOS users. On Wednesday, Apple released version 8.3 of its iOS operating system. The new version, a 487 megabyte download, contains a massive helping of fixes and changes. Among them are more than 300 new emoji symbols, a scrolling keyboard, additional languages for Siri and […]

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Apple expands two-step verification to iMessage, FaceTime services

This might come in handy where security is concerned. Apple has now expanded the number of services protected by its two-step verification service, security-conscious users now able to count iMessage and FaceTime among those features protected by the service. Beginning today, those who have opted in to the two-step verification program will be asked to […]